Find out how popular the last name Engstrand is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Engstrand.

Engstrand, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Engstrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engstrand in America

Engstrand is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engstrand surname appeared 379 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Engstrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engstrand to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Engstrand

The surname Engstrand originates from Sweden and is believed to have emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish words "eng" meaning "meadow" and "strand" meaning "shore" or "beach." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a meadow by the shore or beach.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Engstrand can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century. These records often mention individuals with variations of the name such as Engstrandh or Ängstrand.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Engstrand became more prevalent in coastal regions of Sweden, particularly in the areas around Gothenburg and Kalmar. It is possible that some bearers of the name were fishermen or worked in maritime-related occupations due to their proximity to the sea.

One notable historical figure with the name Engstrand was Johan Engstrand (1624-1692), a Swedish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of trade between Sweden and the Netherlands during the 17th century.

Another individual worth mentioning is Carl Engstrand (1786-1862), a Swedish engineer and architect who designed several prominent buildings in Stockholm, including the Royal Swedish Opera House.

In the 19th century, the Engstrand surname spread beyond Sweden as some families emigrated to other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada. One example is Gustaf Engstrand (1838-1924), a Swedish immigrant who settled in Minnesota and became a successful farmer and landowner.

A notable bearer of the name in the 20th century was Nils Engstrand (1912-1998), a Swedish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

Another significant figure was Olle Engstrand (1939-2000), a Swedish historian and professor who specialized in the study of Swedish emigration to North America.

While the Engstrand name has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other countries and continents, carried by those who have left their homeland over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engstrand

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Engstrand.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Engstrand was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Engstrand has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Engstrand was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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